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RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The company argues the new law (S7882/A1417) represents a challenge to free speech and repeats false claims regarding its revenue management software. Continue Reading RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The company argues the new law (S7882/A1417) represents a challenge to free speech and repeats false claims regarding its revenue management software. Continue Reading RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During August
The national mortgage delinquency rate rose by 16 basis points (bps) in August to 3.43%, a 10-bps year-over-year upswing. According to data from ICE Mortgage Technology, August’s rise follows delinquency rate declines from June and July. FHA loans recorded the largest...
Northeast Florida Brokerage First Coast Joins Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate has announced the addition of the Northeast Florida brokerages First Coast to its network. The 130-plus agent firm, which was formerly branded under Engel & Völkers, was established in 2018 by Corey Hasting and has six offices...
Polish Hotelier Offers Free Party for Couples Who Conceive While Staying at His Hotels
Now, here’s something we don’t see every day: a hotel developer in Poland has offered to host a party for customers who conceive while staying at one of his venues. CNN reports Wladyslaw Grochowski is offering to host a free event – such as a christening party – for...
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
The LERA acronym stands for “Local, Expertise, Regional Access.” Continue Reading San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
University of Pittsburgh is placing 250 students in a Hampton Inn while Point Park University is housing 90 students at a Wyndham Grand. Continue Reading Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
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New Single-Family Home Sales Sank in January
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $446,300 while the average sales price was $510,000. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales Sank in January
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty to Graceland Foreclosure Scheme
Lisa Jeanine Findley, who was arrested last August, entered her guilty plea in a Memphis federal court. Continue Reading Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty to Graceland Foreclosure Scheme
Flournoy Development Group Breaks Ground on South Carolina Mixed-Use Community
District South will be located on a 21-acre site and will feature 365 multifamily units, 90 for-rent townhomes, six carriage homes, and 13 retail spaces. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group Breaks Ground on South Carolina Mixed-Use Community
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Refinance Index decreased 4% from the previous week and was 45% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Georgia Home Sales Up 2% from Last Year
The median sales price increased by 3% to $349,900 while the average sales price rose by 6% to $426,710. Continue Reading Georgia Home Sales Up 2% from Last Year
Report: 13% of GSA’s Real Estate Shop Workforce Takes Deferred Resignation Offer
The departures do not include employees in their probationary period that were recently fired by the GSA. Continue Reading Report: 13% of GSA’s Real Estate Shop Workforce Takes Deferred Resignation Offer
Invitation Homes Promotes Timothy J. Lobner to Chief Operating Officer
Before beginning his real estate career, Lobner served as a nuclear submarine officer in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2005. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Promotes Timothy J. Lobner to Chief Operating Officer
CFPB Acting Director Vought Says White House Will Not Shut Down the Agency
President Trump nominated Jonathan McKernan to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB Acting Director Vought Says White House Will Not Shut Down the Agency
Electric Vehicle Chargers to be Turned Off at Federal Buildings
The Trump administration has aggressively pushed to roll back the EV policies of former President Joe Biden. Continue Reading Electric Vehicle Chargers to be Turned Off at Federal Buildings
Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
HouseWhisper has been in beta for about eight months and is already used by over 4,000 agents nationwide. Continue Reading Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
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